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  • Netflix
  • Sep 16, 2020
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  • Netflix
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • 44 m

Summary The four-part documentary series takes a look back at the events that led to the Challenger explosion that killed everyone onboard on January 28, 1986.

Directed By: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart

Written By: Steven Leckart, Glen Zipper

  • Netflix
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • 44 m
  • Netflix
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • 44 m
Challenger: The Final Flight
S1 • Episode 1
Space For Everyone
Air Date: Sep 16, 2020
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Summary The four-part documentary series takes a look back at the events that led to the Challenger explosion that killed everyone onboard on January 28, 1986.

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Episode 1 • Sep 16, 2020 • 44 m
Space For Everyone
The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.
Episode 2 • Sep 16, 2020 • 42 m
HELP!
To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.
Episode 3 • Sep 16, 2020 • 41 m
A Major Malfunction
After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and cold weather launch.
Episode 4 • Sep 16, 2020 • 52 m
Nothing Ends Here
Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.

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June Scobee Rodgers

Self - Wife of Francis 'Dick' Scobee

William Harwood

Self - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI 1984-1992

John Zarrella

Self - Correspondent, CNN 1983-2014

Frederick D. Gregory

Self - Astronaut, NASA 1978-1993

Richard O. Covey

Self - Astronaut, NASA 1978-1994

Steve Nesbitt

Self - Public Affairs Officer, NASA 1980-2010

Allan J. McDonald

Self - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program 1984-1989, Morton Thiokol Corp.

Leslie Serna

Self - Senior Publications Coordinator 1983-1990, Morton Thiokol Corp.

Barbara Morgan

Self - Teacher

Lisa Bristol

Self - Sister of Christa McAuliffe

Marcia Jarvis

Self - Wife of Gregory Jarvis

Richard Cook

Self - Resource Analyst, NASA 1985-1996

Brian Russell

Self - Engineer, Solid Rocket Booster Program 1977-2015, Morton Thiokol Corp.

Jane Smith-Wolcott

Self - Wife of Michael J. Smith

Arnold Aldrich

Self - Manager, NASA Shuttle Program 1985 - 1986

William Lucas

Self - Director, NASA 1974-1986, Marshall Space Flight Center

Peter Billingsley

Self - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program

Robert L. Crippen

Self - Astronaut, NASA 1969-1986

Joseph Kilminster

Self - Vice President, Solid Rocket Booster Program 1983-1986, Morton Thiokol Corp.

Lawrence Mulloy

Self - Manager, NASA 1982-1986, Marshall Space Flight Center

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